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Tottenham Hotspur to hijack Arsenal's move for French defender?

Tottenham Hotspur to hijack Arsenal's move for French defender?


William Saliba news

Spurs make late attempt for Saliba

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to beat Arsenal to the services of Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba.

The Gunners have been in advanced negotiations with the Ligue 1 side for the defender and reports have indicated that they have agreed on a £27m fee for the 18-year-old which will be paid in installments.

However, according to BBC Sport, Spurs are understood to have made a late approach for the France youth international and they are hoping to edge out their rivals with a potential straight-cash deal offer.

Saliba has made just 16 league appearances since making his league debut last year and reports have indicated that Saint-Etienne will keep him on loan next season regardless of any transfer agreement this summer.

The player's representative has acknowledged that the teenager remains a firm admirer of the Gunners and barring a strange change of events, it appears that Unai Emery's side will eventually win the race to sign him.